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    Starter motor gear intermitantly stuck.

    1990 evinrude 90hp. The gear on the bendix got stuck on the fly wheel and I am just wondering what type of lubricant I should use to stop this from happening again. Estoman.
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    Deep cycle or cranking ???

    I want to replace my battery, the old owner said he had just replaced it last year. I charged it up and had problems with it after a few days, it had a hard time cranking over the engine. 1990 90hp evinrude. Should I get a deep cycle, or a marine cranking battery? Thanks Estoman.
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    Drain Plug Buddy

    My fishin buddy and I were on Loon Lake Ontario. We were trolling past the lake boat ramp when we saw a guy backing in a brand spankin new 18 ft charger with a 200 merc on it. He was there with his small son. We asked if he needed any help. His response was ( mind your own **#%$% busness ) Oh...
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    Lower unit seals

    I have a 1990 90hp Evinrude. I am very mechanicaly inclined but have never worked on a L.U. before. Is changing the seals something I can do myself? Or am I asking for trouble.???
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    Intermittant choke

    My 90 hp Evinrude 1990 has a choke problem. It only works intermittantly. I heard that there was a rewiring problem with the choke for that year. Any one have any info? Thanks Estoman
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    Transom Bolts silicone?

    I was told to remove the transom bolts one at a time and put silicone in the holes and then re tourque the bolts again. This is apparently to stop any water from getting into the transom. Is there any specific type of silicone I should be using? Estoman
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    Changing seals in LU

    I have a 1990 90hp Evinrude. How difficult is it to change the seals myself? Or am I better off bringing it to the marina mechanic. I am mechanicaly inclined, but have never done this before. Thanks Estoman
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    5000 rpm max. 13 x 19 prop.

    Can I go to a 13 x 17 prop? I think this should increase my rpms to about 5400. I have a 1990 90hp evinrude. Currently I am running a 13 x 19 prop. And best speed and rpm are 42 mph at 5000rpm with one person in boat. Estoman
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    Gear Oil Milky

    I know this question has been asked to death. I just want to know if my thinking is right. 1. replace vent and drain plugs, after recharging gear oil. If oil is still milky, Ive got a seal problem,right? And the other question is,can I replace the seals myself or is this something better left to...
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    Max. R.P.M. 90hp Evinrude 1990

    I am trying to find an owners manual for my 1990 evinrude 90hpVRO. But until then, can anyone tell me what the Max. RPMs are on this motor? I am running 5000rpm at present. Thanks in advance.
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    Trim fluid check and fill

    I have a 1990 90hp Evinrude, I have been told that the trim does not sound right when its engaged, it was suggested that I check the fluid level. Great! how and where? Thanks Estoman
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    fuel gauge works intermittantly

    My fuel gauge works next to never is it a Stuck float? Or electrical? How do I check the electrical? Thanks in advance Estoman
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    Estoman

    New to boating: I have a 1990 90hp evinrude. Drained the lower unit and didnt get out much lube- 10 oz lube was in good condition. My question is what type lube should I use? synthetic 90w?
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